RVANANO's 300 peninsula reef build - Page 2

leveldrummer · 03/06/2014, 03:05 PM

So you pulled the corner overflows and installed the single end bean animal? am I seeing that right?

Nice start to the build too.

TRUKINGNY · 03/06/2014, 03:10 PM

cant wait to see this filled good luck with everything

Braves95 · 03/06/2014, 09:39 PM

Is that a custom built tank?

supervdl · 03/06/2014, 11:50 PM

keep us updated.

RVANANO · 03/07/2014, 08:21 AM

Thanks so much, everyone!! It was a standard 300 but the LFS removed the corner overflows and built the custom single bean animal box for a peninsula style tank. They also built that sump using a 5 ft 120.

I had that jewel goni for about a year when I got rid of the tank. It was as healthy as can be.

RVANANO · 03/29/2014, 12:46 PM

Sugar Magnolia · 03/29/2014, 12:49 PM

That thing is a monster! What kind of skin will it have?

TDIGUY · 03/29/2014, 02:48 PM

Can't wait to see how this turns out. I would love to do the same thing in my next house. Nice looking cabby in the garage too! Makes me miss mine.

Misled · 03/29/2014, 04:20 PM

Beautiful Brandon!!! The tank is amazing!!! That has to be the new Novafire glass. I can't even see it!!!!

RVANANO · 03/29/2014, 06:41 PM

The new stand will be gray stained maple like our island. This is the look I am going for.

The area to the right will be a floor to ceiling doors and will house the plumbing/electrical etc. The tank is 6' and the stand is 7'-6" so that it will have 5- 18" doors on each side and 2- 18" doors on each side.

epracmetcon · 03/29/2014, 06:54 PM

Cant wait to see this finished., your 120 was gorgeous.

hoooop54 · 03/29/2014, 06:59 PM

This looks great! I can't wait to see the design!

RVANANO · 03/29/2014, 08:03 PM

Thanks, everyone!!

2- 18" doors on each end I meant

Dang Ruthless Rye's...

RVANANO · 03/30/2014, 12:48 PM

I wanted to go with the SRO 5000 external pump skimmer but the space is limited. Now looking at this DCS-3000 int. Size is perfect. Anyone have input on that one?

http://www.tbaquatics.com/reef-octop...mmer-1493.html

johnike · 03/30/2014, 01:10 PM

Nice tank.

Mussin · 03/30/2014, 01:54 PM

That's one sweet tank.

RVANANO · 03/30/2014, 06:48 PM

I gathered up and cleaned all the stuff I have leftover from the 120. Not a whole lot but it's a start. I noticed the heaters look different. One is kind of white and the other clear. Would the white be an indication of it being faulty or is that just normal from a different model/production date?

MP40ES
Apex
Eheim Jager 200 & 250w
refractometer

greech · 03/30/2014, 07:00 PM

Wow. Phenomenal tank! That is going to be gorgeous is that spot.

rfgonzo · 03/30/2014, 07:39 PM

Nice build, are you concerned at all about the hardwood floors while doing normal maintenance? or do you have a plan in place to keep them protected?

FloatingFish · 03/30/2014, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVANANO

I noticed the heaters look different. One is kind of white and the other clear. Would the white be an indication of it being faulty or is that just normal from a different model/production date?

I never had or seen one like that. I would toss it and get a new one if it was me.

RVANANO · 03/30/2014, 08:11 PM

I will have a plywood box made about 6" tall that I will line with pond liner. It will be the same width as the opening in the bottom of the stand. But will be a little shorter length so if can run electrical.

RVANANO · 03/31/2014, 12:33 PM

Got a deal on a new Jebao DC 12000 return pump. So once that arrives, and the tank is on the stand, I can plumb it and start the cycle while I get the skimmer and lighting all set up etc.

d2mini · 03/31/2014, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVANANO

Got a deal on a new Jebao DC 12000 return pump. So once that arrives, and the tank is on the stand, I can plumb it and start the cycle while I get the skimmer and lighting all set up etc.

It's about time! Let's go!

RVANANO · 03/31/2014, 01:10 PM

So stoked, Dennis. Your tank is looking spectacular btw. Love that shot down the length of it.

I am waiting to hear from the LFS. Hoping they can come set the tank on the stand tonight or tomorrow so I can get going.

johnike · 03/31/2014, 05:45 PM

Oh yeah.

I can't wait to send you some Aiptasia, Brandon.

03/06/2014, 11:50 PM	#29
supervdl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE PA Posts: 1,315	keep us updated. __________________ My tank thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167897 Current Tank Info: 135 gal mixed reef with Radions and Zeovit; 210 gal SPS reef being set up

03/07/2014, 08:21 AM	#30
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Thanks so much, everyone!! It was a standard 300 but the LFS removed the corner overflows and built the custom single bean animal box for a peninsula style tank. They also built that sump using a 5 ft 120. I had that jewel goni for about a year when I got rid of the tank. It was as healthy as can be. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

03/29/2014, 12:46 PM	#31
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	__________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

03/29/2014, 12:49 PM	#32
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	That thing is a monster! What kind of skin will it have? __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

03/29/2014, 04:20 PM	#34
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Beautiful Brandon!!! The tank is amazing!!! That has to be the new Novafire glass. I can't even see it!!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

03/06/2014, 03:05 PM	#26
leveldrummer Reefer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,831	So you pulled the corner overflows and installed the single end bean animal? am I seeing that right? Nice start to the build too.

03/06/2014, 03:10 PM	#27
TRUKINGNY Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 158	cant wait to see this filled good luck with everything

03/06/2014, 09:39 PM	#28
Braves95 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 55	Is that a custom built tank?

03/29/2014, 02:48 PM	#33
TDIGUY Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 59	Can't wait to see how this turns out. I would love to do the same thing in my next house. Nice looking cabby in the garage too! Makes me miss mine.

03/29/2014, 06:41 PM	#35
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	The new stand will be gray stained maple like our island. This is the look I am going for. The area to the right will be a floor to ceiling doors and will house the plumbing/electrical etc. The tank is 6' and the stand is 7'-6" so that it will have 5- 18" doors on each side and 2- 18" doors on each side. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

03/29/2014, 06:54 PM	#36
epracmetcon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14	Cant wait to see this finished., your 120 was gorgeous.

03/29/2014, 06:59 PM	#37
hoooop54 reefin up north Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minnetonka Posts: 246	This looks great! I can't wait to see the design!

03/29/2014, 08:03 PM	#38
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Thanks, everyone!! 2- 18" doors on each end I meant Dang Ruthless Rye's... __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

03/30/2014, 12:48 PM	#39
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I wanted to go with the SRO 5000 external pump skimmer but the space is limited. Now looking at this DCS-3000 int. Size is perfect. Anyone have input on that one? http://www.tbaquatics.com/reef-octop...mmer-1493.html __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

03/30/2014, 01:10 PM	#40
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Nice tank.

03/30/2014, 01:54 PM	#41
Mussin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lima,Ohio Posts: 728	That's one sweet tank. __________________ 120RR tank/ 30g sump, mag 9.5, SWC cone 160, Reefbreeders photon 48

03/30/2014, 06:48 PM	#42
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I gathered up and cleaned all the stuff I have leftover from the 120. Not a whole lot but it's a start. I noticed the heaters look different. One is kind of white and the other clear. Would the white be an indication of it being faulty or is that just normal from a different model/production date? MP40ES Apex Eheim Jager 200 & 250w refractometer __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

03/30/2014, 07:00 PM	#43
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	Wow. Phenomenal tank! That is going to be gorgeous is that spot. __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

03/30/2014, 07:39 PM	#44
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	Nice build, are you concerned at all about the hardwood floors while doing normal maintenance? or do you have a plan in place to keep them protected?

03/30/2014, 08:11 PM	#46
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I will have a plywood box made about 6" tall that I will line with pond liner. It will be the same width as the opening in the bottom of the stand. But will be a little shorter length so if can run electrical. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

03/31/2014, 12:33 PM	#47
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Got a deal on a new Jebao DC 12000 return pump. So once that arrives, and the tank is on the stand, I can plumb it and start the cycle while I get the skimmer and lighting all set up etc. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

03/31/2014, 01:10 PM	#49
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	So stoked, Dennis. Your tank is looking spectacular btw. Love that shot down the length of it. I am waiting to hear from the LFS. Hoping they can come set the tank on the stand tonight or tomorrow so I can get going. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

03/31/2014, 05:45 PM	#50
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Oh yeah. I can't wait to send you some Aiptasia, Brandon.